Comments on: Pumpkin Pie Bites

By: Cara

Cara — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:19:35 +0000

I will gladly give Bakerella credit for the beautiful cake pops but I don’t think she’s the first to make mini pies I am going to share a tip with you, one that I use for any kind of mini quiche/tart/pie, both sweet and savory (yes, I love mini food too!). It’s a one step more difficult than ready-made pie crust but one step easier than making your own from scratch and rolling it out (at least in my opinion.) I make my dough from 4oz softened butter + 4 oz softened cream cheese, blended together, then combined with a pinch of salt and a cup of flour. Once it comes together you just pull off small portions, roll into balls, and press them into your mini muffin tins. The crust comes out tender and flaky. Perfect for mini quiches, mini tarts such as caramelized onion & gorgonzola, or mini pumpkin pies!

By: Cookie

Cookie — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:59:26 +0000

I just made these last night and they’re a total hit at the office today! Thanks so much for the recipe!

By: kate

kate — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:31:35 +0000

Donita — I can’t think of a reason why these wouldn’t be suitable for make-ahead freezing. The crust might loose it’s crispy edge, but if you wrapped them tightly (individually, perhaps?) and then store them in an airtight container before freezing, I think they would hold up pretty well. Give it a try and let me know how it works out!

Pat Regan — To remove the mini-pies from the pan easily, I will tip the tray up at a 45 degree angle and use a small knife (a paring knife usually) or a toothpick to carefully pop them out one at a time. As long as the tray is well greased with butter and flour or cooking spray, they will usually fall right out. I find that having the tray at an angle really lets gravity take over and them come out very easily.

By: Pat Regan

Pat Regan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:56:57 +0000

These look great, and would be a good idea for our pre-Thanksgiving party at work. I have one VERY IMPORTANT question — how the heck did you get them out of the pan without smashing them???

By: Coco Bean

Coco Bean — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:37:23 +0000

Wow, they look so delicious! I have been meaning to make these and seeing yours have pushed me over the edge, I have to have them! I don’t think there is anything wrong with frozen pie crust, as long as it’s a quality brand. I always use it and get great reviews. Great job!

By: Keri

Keri — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:00:03 +0000

these look amazing …… thanks for the built in self control

By: marla (Family Fresh Cooking)

marla (Family Fresh Cooking) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:34:17 +0000

These little pumpkin bites look so awesome!! I think I would need about 20 of ‘em to get my fix!!

By: Donita

Donita — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:09:37 +0000

Can you make these ahead and freeze, I wonder?

By: chocolate shavings

chocolate shavings — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:09:53 +0000

Those are adorable – what a great way to use pumpkins this Fall!

By: April H

April H — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:42:25 +0000

I will try this recipes but with sweet potatoe pie filling instead of the pumpkin filling! OMG this is going to be great!!! I so excited!